Mellite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Mellite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.602.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Mellite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite and Cavansite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Mellite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Mellite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.